Yemen and World Bank (WB) discussed here on Sunday means to alleviate poverty and reducing the unemployment rates in the country, Saba reported. Yemeni Minister of Labour and Social Affaires Amat al-Razaq Hummad held talks with the WB delegation headed by senior advisor Nader Mohammed over the ministry"s plans and programs to provide job opportunities for youth and equalize such opportunities for women. Hummad and Mohammed reviewed the ministry"s programs to tackle the childhood problems. Moreover, the ministry"s role in preparing the upcoming five-year development plan was reviewed. The meeting also discussed mechanisms to carry out the activities and programs under the 2025 strategic vision, concerning the social affairs and labour sectors. --SPA